Our Work with Children

Everything we do has just one goal: the sustained well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.

We work with families, communities, and partners to ensure that children enjoy good health, are educated for life, experience the love of God and their neighbours, and are cared for, protected, and participating.

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Everything we do has just one goal: the sustained well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.

We work with families, communities, and partners to ensure that children enjoy good health, are educated for life, experience the love of God and their neighbours, and are cared for, protected, and participating.

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In disaster situations, children are always the most vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition and disease

World Vision works around the clock to bring hope and relief to children and families whose lives are threatened in the wake of disasters. Thanks to the support of our committed donors, we've helped over 10 million people worldwide- providing food, shelter, water and healthcare.

article • Thursday, March 16th 2017

11 things you can do right now to help end violence against children

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World Vision’s campaign ‘It takes a world to end violence against children’ was named because no one individual, group or organisation can solve this problem alone.

However, each of us is powerful and there are things we can do right now to better protect children at home and abroad. Here are just a few ideas.

1. Familiarise yourself with the problem. Violence against children happens in every country, city and community. Don’t believe us? Our global survey Fearing Wrong, found 76% of people knew a child victim of violence. Further, 62% thought the problem was increasing

2. Know that a world without violence against children is possible. There are seven proven solutions

3. Investigate whether children and young families in your community have somewhere to go if they’re experiencing violence. For example, in Myanmar, World Vision runs a hotline for child soldiers seeking help. And with partners in Lebanon, we have set up an e-helpline, where children can report abuses

4. World Vision has established Community Based Child Protection Committees around the globe. These groups are trained to recognise child protection violations and refer children and families to the relevant places for help. The committees also help identify potential risks and gaps in services such as Positive Discipline workshops for parents and teachers. Could something similar benefit your community?

6. Advocate for law or policy change to better protect children at home and overseas. This can be achieved through petitions, letters to the editor, public actions and using your own platforms (including social media) to raise awareness

9. Donate to domestic and international organisations committed to protecting children

10. Add your voice by sharing this blog and following our campaign ‘It takes a world to end violence against children’ on social media. Twitter & Instagram: @worldvision Facebook: @WorldVisionInternational

11. Remember, small acts multiplied by millions of people can transform the world. It takes all of us to end violence against children